SUMMARY: In Lowndes County, Mississippi, the Sheriff’s Office conducted Operation Trick or Treat during Halloween, performing compliance checks on registered sex offenders. Over two days, detectives verified the addresses of all 130 offenders, discovering that approximately 93% were in compliance. However, 10 offenders were found violating registration laws, with four arrested and warrants issued for six others. Investigators are also reviewing another 20 offenders for compliance. Among those arrested were Matthew Cenquis Hill, Justin Lynn Stafford, Darien Cortrel Latham, and Tommie C. Harris, all charged with various offenses related to registration violations.

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SUMMARY: In a tragic shooting in Tupelo, Mississippi, 42-year-old Stacie Hurst was fatally injured. Her body is undergoing autopsy at the State Medical Examiner’s Office. Police arrested 20-year-old Rodricus Hurst Jr., a family member of the victim, and he has been charged with first-degree murder. He was denied bond during a court hearing on Friday. Officers responded to a medical call at around 9 a.m. and found Hurst non-compliant in the street. Inside the home, they discovered Stacie Hurst with multiple gunshot wounds. Investigations are ongoing.

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SUMMARY: The Lee County Circuit Clerk’s office in Tupelo, Mississippi, is providing tips to facilitate absentee voting, which started in September and has seen a surge in activity. Camille Roberts Dulaney advises that voters must sign an affidavit to vote absentee and bring a photo ID. Absentee ballots are secured until election night for counting. Voters may need to wait between 45 minutes to an hour at the office. It’s crucial for voters to update their registration if they have changed addresses, and more information can be found at the Mississippi Secretary of State‘s website.

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